SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — North Dakota
North Dakota · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $66,110 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $61,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $66,110 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $61,770. Half of workers earn between $58,080 and $81,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,790 and the ninetieth at $91,520.
The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 15th by median wage. Minot leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $72,800. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 217th of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,790 | −24.3% |
| 25th | $58,080 | −6.0% |
| Median (50th) | $66,110 | +7.0% |
| 75th | $81,100 | +31.3% |
| 90th | $91,520 | +48.2% |
| Mean | $68,600 | +11.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minot | $72,800 | 160 | |
| 2 | Fargo | $64,370 | 500 | |
| 3 | Grand Forks | $64,220 | 170 | |
| 4 | Bismarck | $63,950 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $66,110 goes as far as $74,281 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,281US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,110 a year, 7.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,790 to $91,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minot, at $72,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $66,110, or $31.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in North Dakota is 7.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Dakota earns more than $91,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minot, at $72,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,790 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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